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Gaius vs Myron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,655
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gaius Rank #3,655
Myron Rank #1,695

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 vs #3655 for Gaius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaius or Myron more popular?

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Myron mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Gaius and Myron boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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